The Board of Trustees consists of seven (7) members appointed by different governing bodies; Mayor of Whiting, Whiting School Board, Whiting Common Council, Lake County Board of Commissioners, and the Lake County Council. These appointed trustees serve four year terms, and may serve for four (4) consecutive terms. The Board sets the policy and makes sure all funds and expenditures are within the state laws and the Indiana State Board of Accounts.

The Library Board meets the Second Tuesday of Every Month at 6:00 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room.

Our Board Members

  • Walter Wachel – President – Appointing Authority: School City of Whiting

  • Ashley Sudar – Vice President – Appointing Authority: School City of Whiting

  • Amy Holmes – Treasurer – Appointing Authority: Lake County Council

  • Mary Lu Cowley – Secretary – Appointing Authority: Common Council

  • Vacant – Trustee – Appointing Authority: Lake County Board of Commissioners

  • Scot Kokandy – Trustee – Appointing Authority: School City of Whiting

  • Daniel Catlin – Trustee – Appointing Authority: Mayor

CONTACT INFORMATION
1735 Oliver Street
Whiting, Indiana 46394
Phone: 219-659-0269
Email: wpl@whiting.lib.in.us
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Closed on Sundays